Tulsa Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash on South Canton Avenue

Tulsa, Oklahoma — September 3, 2025 | A tragic motorcycle crash claimed the life of 23-year-old Ashton Meyer Wednesday evening after a fiery collision involving two other vehicles.

Tulsa Police say officers were dispatched at approximately 4:50 p.m. to the 7100 block of South Canton Avenue following multiple emergency calls about a severe accident. Callers reported that a motorcycle was on fire and that the rider had been pinned beneath a vehicle.

Reckless Driving Before the Crash

According to witness accounts, Meyer had been traveling along 71st Street at high speeds prior to the collision. Witnesses said he was driving recklessly, weaving between lanes of traffic, performing wheelies, and exceeding the speed limit.

Moments before the crash, Meyer attempted to avoid a vehicle turning in front of him by laying his motorcycle down on its side. Despite the evasive maneuver, the motorcycle struck one of the vehicles, causing the gas tank to rupture and ignite.

The force of the impact ejected Meyer from the motorcycle, and he was thrown beneath another vehicle.

Emergency Response and Outcome

First responders arrived within minutes, finding the motorcycle ablaze and Meyer critically injured. Fire crews extinguished the flames while paramedics worked to stabilize him, but despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

The two drivers of the vehicles involved sustained no serious injuries, police confirmed.

Investigation Ongoing

Tulsa Police’s Advanced Traffic Investigators are continuing to examine the crash. At this stage, authorities say that no charges are expected, citing preliminary evidence that reckless driving and excessive speed were significant contributing factors.

Community Reminder

Police used the incident to urge motorcycle riders and drivers alike to exercise caution on city roads.

“This tragic loss underscores the dangers of reckless riding,” a Tulsa Police spokesperson said. “Motorcycles offer very little protection in the event of a crash, and risky maneuvers can quickly turn fatal.”